Triptorelin, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH) agonist, is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for treating advanced prostate cancer, endometriosis, and central precocious puberty(CPP) in children aged ≥ 2 years. …
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the most prevalent plasticizer worldwide, can enter the human body via various exposure pathways, including ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, and medical applications. It has been observed to …
Endometriosis contributes to 5-21% of hospital admissions for pelvic pain. While hormonal therapies are pivotal in managing endometriosis-related pain, no single hormonal treatment suits all patients. We aimed to assess …
Cyclic and noncyclic chronic pelvic pain (CPP) represent a major problem for both affected patients and healthcare providers due to its effects on physical and mental health. In times of …
Superior hypogastric plexus block (SHPB) is an established treatment for chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Anatomical variations can significantly complicate interventional pain procedures.
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an established therapy in urology and gastroenterological surgery for treatment of overactive bladder symptoms, urge urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence. SNM has also been used with …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age and about 47% of adolescents with pelvic pain. Symptoms include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Adolescents often …
Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Growing evidence indicates that endometriotic lesions are not the sole source of pain. Instead, central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction …
Female chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common, complex, multifactorial disorder that can negatively affect sexual functioning and emotional well-being. Effective assessment necessitates a comprehensive patient history and trauma-informed physical …
Cognitive complaints are commonplace among women living with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain (CPP); yet, surprisingly few studies have assessed their cognitive functioning. As an initial step to address the resulting …